Sesame Noodles

Ingredients

• 6 oz noodles
• 2 tbsp sesame paste
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sriracha
• 2 tbsp reserved noodle water
• Optional garnish: cucumbers, peanuts, chili oil

Directions

• Boil the noodles until 1 minute before al dente and reserve some of the noodle water.
• In a bowl, mix the sesame paste, peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and noodle water until smooth.
• Toss the noodles with the sauce until well coated.
• Plate the noodles and garnish with cucumbers, peanuts, and chili oil if desired.

NOTE: The original also includes 1/2 tsp grated ginger, omitted here (ginger allergy). From Mitchell on Instagram.